Hidden Tax Breaks for Retirees

Retirees may qualify for tax-saving opportunities that can reduce their overall tax burden. Monthira/ShutterstockAfter spending decades working hard and saving diligently, you should be able to fund the retirement you deserve. But your savings could be seriously eroded through taxation. Luckily, there are some tax-savvy moves you can make to ease the burden.So let’s take a closer look at some of the hidden tax breaks for seniors that you don’t want to overlook.Enhanced Senior Tax Deduction If you’re 65 or over, you can claim the new enhanced deduction for seniors of up to $6,000 for single filers or $12,000 for those eligible who are married and filing jointly. However, the deduction begins to phase out when Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) exceeds $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for those married filing jointly.